Chakkaram


Chakkaram is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and A. V. M. Rajan in the lead roles. It was released on 6 December 1968, and failed commercially

Plot

Jambu is a thief who lives in the forests avoiding the police. There is a bounty of on his head. Meenakshi, an estate owner under heavy debt, has a son. Her secretary Babu has a sister who is a college student, and she falls in love with Meenakshi's son. Meenakshi stipulates that she is to be paid, otherwise the marriage between her son and Babu's sister will not take place. Babu and his friends head to the forest in search of Jambu to obtain the money he has robbed and the reward. The rest of the story deals with how the money is obtained.

Cast

Adapted from The Hindu:
Chakkaram was directed by A. Kasilingam who also wrote the screenplay. The film was produced by K. R. Balan under Annai Films. Cinematography was handled by Vijayan. The final length of the film was.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were written by Vaali.

Release and reception

Chakkaram was released on 6 December 1968, and failed commercially.